5 weeks post op mommy makeover. Why are my sides still very lumpy and uneven? Will this go away?! (photo)

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I've been told this is normal, but in all the pictures and videos I've watched, no one else looks this way at 5 weeks. Most not even at 2-3. I starting to worry that this is my permanent look. I took this picture this morning when I woke up. I still have some swelling in the evenings after an active day. Not sleeping w a binder-per my dr.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

After finally she still have a lot of swelling that will explain the contour abnormalities. You need to remain patient and keep in contact with your surgeon.

Luis Macias, MD, FACS · Answer

5 weeks after a tummy tuck is too early to know what the final result will be.  You have to wait at least 3-6 months to see if you need a very small and simple revision of the sides where the tissue is pouching out (called dog ears).  Be patient and discuss your concerns openly with you plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best wishes.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your pictures.  You can not compare your results with other patients that may have had similar operations.  Allow 3 months of healing then judge your results.  Your course sounds normal to this point.

Maisam Fazel, MA, MBBChir, FRCS · Answer

It is very common to experience lumpiness after any surgery, especially a mummy makeover. This gradually improves with time and should disappear over 12 months. Massaging the area can help.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Appears as a bilateral "dog ear" deformity. Best to discuss with your chosen surgeon when you can have revision. I could revise under local anesthesia in my office operating room for $2,000 if interested...

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